Calistoga Elementary vs Shaffer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calistoga Elementary
Calistoga · Public elementary · Grades K–6
405 students
Shaffer Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
405 students
| Measure | Calistoga Elementary Calistoga, California | Shaffer Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2327 of 5,693 | #3453 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30077 of 50,301 | #39488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 405 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| city | Calistoga | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calistoga Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 28.6).
- •Calistoga Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Calistoga Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Shaffer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 83.7%).
- •Calistoga Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 22.5).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calistoga Elementary better than Shaffer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Calistoga Elementary ranks higher (42.8 vs 28.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Calistoga Elementary and Shaffer Elementary?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Calistoga and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calistoga Elementary: 405. Shaffer Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calistoga Elementary and Shaffer Elementary rank in California?
Calistoga Elementary is 2327th of 5,693 and Shaffer Elementary is 3453rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).